Let talk a bit about Bangkok’s money exchange scene before pointing out places with the best rates.
In Bangkok, one can easily find a money exchange booth at any street corner across the city. This suggests that there are a large number of this kind of service in Bangkok. The suggestion is confirmed if you ask a local-savvy local.
Bangkok money exchange services are available in forms of large currency exchange centers and small money changer kiosks. The good news is that they are all licensed.
Foreign exchange service providers in Bangkok are categorized into 3 groups: money exchange booths operated by banks, currency exchange chains, and independent money changers.
Rates vary between different providers, and also between different branches of the same chain. Among those kinds of service providers, currency exchange chains and independent money changers have the better rates.
There is one thing we know for sure: Converting currency in Bangkok will always get you more baht than in your country. Even if you engage a forex service at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi airport.
But we can always have the best among the best. With our money changer guide on hand, you will easily get to a reliable service that is close to your hotel or BTS and MRT stations.
Make sure that your passport is there with you whenever you show up at a money changer. It is legally required.
Image credit: Super Rich Thailand
Super Rich Thailand has come into the scene for more than 50 years. This reputable money exchange chain has won people’s hearts through its excellent service and good rates. Their rates are usually the best in Bangkok.
All of 14 money changers of this chain are in close proximity to tourist places or busy shopping areas, including one kiosk at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport.
A Super Rich Thailand branch is easily recognized through its green branding color.
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1. Super Rich Thailand @ Rajdamri
2) Super Rich Thailand @ Emporium, Sukhumvit
3) Super Rich Thailand @ Siam Paragon
4) Super Rich Thailand @ BTS Chong Nonsi
5) Super Rich Thailand @ Vibhavadi
NOTE: The exchange rates vary slightly among the chain’s outlets. To check their today-exchange-rates, follow this link.
Image credit: Super Rich 1965
Operated since 1965, Super Rich 1965 is the biggest money exchange chain in the capital of Thailand. This chain has 22 handy-located branches; all offer good exchange rates, which are very close to the rates provided by Super Rich Thailand.
Rumour has it that the founders of Super Rich 1965 and Super Rich Thailand are brothers, but please keep it to yourself.
Orange color is a sign that helps you recognize a Super Rich 1965’s money changer booth.
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1. Super Rich 1965 @ Rajdamri
2) Super Rich 1965 @ Silom
3) Super Rich 1965 @ Big-C Ratchadamri
4) Super Rich 1965 @ BTS Chidlom
5) Super Rich 1965 @ MRT Sukhumvit
Note: The exchange rates of its branches are not the same. To check the today-exchange-rates, follow this link.
Image credit: Vasu Exchange
Vasu Exchange is a popular independent money changer in central Bangkok. Its location is right in front of Nana BTS, which is in the heart of the commercial Sukhumvit area.
Their exchange rates are very competitive. On some days, they give you a rate that is even better than what offered by the two Super Rich chains.
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Image credit: SIA Money Exchange
You can trust SIA Money Exchange, simply because they have over 30 years of experience in this field. Their business success lies in the consistency of providing good service and, of course, offering good rates.
Like Vasu Exchange, SIA Money Exchange has the best rates in the market every now and then.
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Image credit: X-One Currency Exchange Center
If you are looking for the best exchange rate for British pound GBP, then X-One Currency Exchange Center is highly recommended. Their GBP buying and selling rates are often the most advantageous in the market.
Their offers for other currencies are also close to its counterparts’, and better than banks’ exchange rates.
X-One is located just 300m away from the popular tourist attraction Patpong. If you get around in Bangkok by MRT, you can alight at Samyan station and walk about 7 minutes to reach X-One.
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